Social Sciences Department

Social science disciplines teach critical thinking and observation skills and challenge us to examine the world around us.

Home to 10 disciplines, the Social Science department offers more than 250 classes each semester. Follow your interest and find your passion, whether in Macroeconomics, Magic or Meteorology!

Choose from:

• Anthropology & Archeology
• American Indian Studies
• Economics
• Environmental Sciences
• Geography
• History
• Political Science
• Social Work, Sociology
• Sustainability
• Teacher Education

Many GCC Social Science courses fulfill Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB), Humanities (HU), Global (G) and other requirements. Classes are offered in-person and online.

Our Faculty

Social Science faculty are leaders in their respective fields, many with advanced degrees, and all with a love of teaching. Among them, you'll find musicians, artists, researchers, published authors and scientists. Their common interest is a dedication to students and learning opening their students to new experiences and ideas, advancing knowledge--their own as well as their students'.